NHTSA safety recalls, owner-reported complaints and investigations, by model and model year · 1965–2027
Data refreshed
Our database holds 292,007 NHTSA owner-reported complaints filed against Ford vehicles. Our database also holds 1,835 safety recall campaigns and 653 NHTSA investigations covering at least one Ford model year.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Ordered by total owner-reported complaint volume, which is not a ranking of quality
| Model | Model years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-150 | 1973–2027 | 38,700 | 237 |
| Explorer | 1986–2027 | 34,507 | 156 |
| Escape | 2000–2026 | 27,350 | 98 |
| Fusion | 2006–2020 | 22,388 | 48 |
| Focus | 1999–2018 | 22,086 | 45 |
| Taurus | 1981–2019 | 18,156 | 77 |
| Windstar | 1985–2004 | 14,158 | 38 |
| Edge | 2007–2024 | 14,014 | 44 |
| Expedition | 1995–2027 | 9,335 | 86 |
| Mustang | 1965–2026 | 9,233 | 124 |
| Ranger | 1983–2026 | 8,460 | 114 |
| F-250 Sd | 1991–2026 | 6,517 | 72 |
| F-250 | 1967–2019 | 4,655 | 134 |
| Escort | 1981–2003 | 3,936 | 38 |
| Freestyle | 2004–2007 | 3,665 | 2 |
| F-350 Sd | 1993–2026 | 3,634 | 79 |
| Fiesta | 1978–2019 | 3,170 | 15 |
| Contour | 1994–2001 | 3,155 | 27 |
| Crown Victoria | 1980–2011 | 3,078 | 54 |
| F-350 | 1967–2019 | 3,000 | 116 |
| Freestar | 2004–2007 | 2,533 | 6 |
| Thunderbird | 1967–2005 | 2,366 | 55 |
| Aerostar | 1985–2000 | 2,311 | 26 |
| Flex | 2009–2019 | 1,922 | 14 |
| Ecosport | 2018–2022 | 1,853 | 6 |
| Escape Hybrid | 2005–2025 | 1,739 | 2 |
| Bronco | 1967–2026 | 1,639 | 88 |
| Bronco Sport | 2021–2026 | 1,356 | 32 |
| Fusion Hybrid | 2010–2020 | 1,197 | 2 |
| Tempo | 1983–1997 | 1,197 | 13 |
| Probe | 1988–1999 | 1,194 | 13 |
| E350 | 1975–2027 | 1,172 | 141 |
| Excursion | 1997–2005 | 1,146 | 12 |
| Five Hundred | 2005–2007 | 1,074 | 4 |
| E-150 | 1976–2023 | 1,066 | 69 |
| Econoline | 1967–2026 | 909 | 61 |
| Maverick Hybrid | 2022–2026 | 861 | 1 |
| Transit | 2014–2027 | 781 | 65 |
| Explorer Sport | 1993–2005 | 736 | 7 |
| Explorer Sport Trac | 1997–2010 | 720 | 10 |
| Mustang GT | 1996–2006 | 694 | 2 |
| Mustang Mach E | 2021–2026 | 661 | 22 |
| F-150 Hybrid | 2021–2026 | 620 | 2 |
| Transit Connect | 2010–2023 | 569 | 31 |
| F-550 Sd | 1993–2026 | 465 | 72 |
| F-450 Sd | 1991–2026 | 462 | 89 |
| E-450 | 1992–2027 | 418 | 55 |
| F Super Duty | 1987–2008 | 415 | 13 |
| C-Max | 2013–2018 | 366 | 12 |
| Maverick | 1970–2026 | 332 | 55 |
| E-250 | 1975–2023 | 326 | 104 |
| Ford | 1965–2009 | 316 | 23 |
| F Series | 1971–2008 | 315 | 11 |
| Fusion Energi | 2012–2020 | 309 | 2 |
| Ford Truck | 1967–2003 | 299 | 8 |
| F-150 Lightning BEV | 2022–2026 | 238 | 15 |
| Bronco Ii | 1983–1996 | 214 | 12 |
| Aspire | 1994–1997 | 212 | 2 |
| 500 | 1979–2007 | 204 | 1 |
| F-53 | 1989–2026 | 181 | 20 |
| Focus Electric | 2012–2017 | 181 | 4 |
| Festiva | 1988–1993 | 169 | 3 |
| Club Wagon | 1975–2000 | 166 | 24 |
| Taurus X | 2008–2009 | 164 | 1 |
| Mustang Convertible | 1994–2003 | 139 | 0 |
| C-Max Energi | 2013–2017 | 137 | 1 |
| Redundant C-Max Hybrid | 2013–2015 | 137 | 2 |
| Cvpi | 1992–2005 | 134 | 4 |
| Motor Home | 1994–2003 | 127 | 0 |
| Taurus Sho | 1993–1999 | 127 | 3 |
| Escape PHEV | 2020–2026 | 123 | 2 |
| F Series (light) | 1978–2002 | 120 | 5 |
| F-450 | 1990–2020 | 118 | 14 |
| F-550 | 2007–2020 | 96 | 24 |
| E-Series | 1977–2008 | 83 | 12 |
| LTD | 1968–1996 | 78 | 37 |
| E550 | 1992–2006 | 75 | 5 |
| Grand Marquis | 1992–2007 | 74 | 1 |
| ZX2 (escort) | 1998–2003 | 66 | 0 |
| Escape HEV | 2005–2007 | 64 | 1 |
| Pickup | 1993–2000 | 60 | 0 |
| Super Duty | 1990–2010 | 53 | 1 |
| F-650 Sd | 2004–2026 | 44 | 29 |
| Explorer Police Intercept | 2013–2022 | 42 | 4 |
| Mountaineer | 1997–2004 | 39 | 3 |
| Supercrew | 2001 | 36 | 1 |
| Lcf 450 Series | 2006–2007 | 33 | 0 |
| F-650 | 1999–2022 | 32 | 15 |
| Focus Svt | 2002 | 32 | 1 |
| Police Interceptor Sedan | 2013–2017 | 32 | 3 |
| Police Interceptor Utilit | 2011–2017 | 32 | 3 |
| Ranger EV | 1998–2001 | 28 | 2 |
| Mustang Cobra | 1997–2000 | 25 | 1 |
| Navigator | 1998–2003 | 23 | 3 |
| F Series (heavy) | 1999–2002 | 21 | 0 |
| Lariat | 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| Stripped Chassis | 1999 | 19 | 0 |
| Topaz | 1984–1992 | 18 | 0 |
| F800 | 1979–1998 | 17 | 19 |
| F-350 Super Duty | 2009–2014 | 15 | 3 |
| F-59 | 2011–2026 | 15 | 15 |
| F700 | 1967–1998 | 15 | 27 |
| School Bus | 1985–1995 | 15 | 1 |
| F100 | 1967–1987 | 14 | 40 |
| E Series Super Duty | 1999–2001 | 13 | 0 |
| Exp | 1981–1994 | 13 | 7 |
| F Series (medium) | 1974–1999 | 13 | 4 |
| Sho (taurus) | 1996–1999 | 13 | 0 |
| Super Duty F Series | 1996–2002 | 13 | 0 |
| Taurus Police Interceptor | 2013–2015 | 13 | 1 |
| Aeromax | 1992–1998 | 12 | 3 |
| Explorer Hybrid | 2020–2027 | 12 | 3 |
| F-750 | 1967–2022 | 12 | 29 |
| Van | 1976–2006 | 12 | 2 |
| B800 | 1979–1998 | 10 | 6 |
| Fairmont | 1978–1983 | 10 | 18 |
| GT | 2005–2022 | 10 | 7 |
| B700 | 1967–1997 | 9 | 30 |
| GT500 | 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| Supercab | 1999–2001 | 9 | 2 |
| F-600 Sd | 2020–2026 | 7 | 11 |
| Squire | 1983 | 7 | 1 |
| Cargo | 1990–1996 | 6 | 0 |
| F-750 Sd | 2007–2025 | 6 | 16 |
| Focus RS | 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| Xl | 1968–1998 | 6 | 1 |
| Ford GT | 2005–2006 | 5 | 1 |
| Pinto | 1971–1980 | 5 | 23 |
| B Series | 1971–1998 | 4 | 8 |
| F250 Hd | 1987–1990 | 4 | 0 |
| F600 | 1967–1995 | 4 | 25 |
| Lcf 550 Series | 2006–2007 | 4 | 0 |
| Redundant F-250 | 2015–2022 | 4 | 7 |
| B600 | 1967–1995 | 3 | 23 |
| C Series | 1975–1982 | 3 | 3 |
| F Super Duty Chassis | 1994–1997 | 3 | 1 |
| F-450 Super Duty | 2009–2014 | 3 | 3 |
| F250 Ld | 1988–1990 | 3 | 0 |
| Granada | 1975–1984 | 3 | 19 |
| Heavy Duty | 1999–2000 | 3 | 1 |
| L Series | 1975–1998 | 3 | 6 |
| Mustang Ii | 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| Ranchero | 1968–1979 | 3 | 19 |
| 7000 | 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| Cf Series | 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| Cl Series | 1975–1979 | 2 | 1 |
| Country Squire | 1968–1977 | 2 | 11 |
| E100 | 1975–1987 | 2 | 12 |
| Ecostar | 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| Explorer Intercept Hybrid | 2020–2021 | 2 | 1 |
| Fairlane | 1966–1974 | 2 | 5 |
| Falcon | 1966–1968 | 2 | 3 |
| L Series (heavy) | 1972–1987 | 2 | 6 |
| L9000 | 1970–1995 | 2 | 10 |
| Lcf | 2006–2007 | 2 | 3 |
| LN8000 | 1970–1995 | 2 | 5 |
| LNT8000 | 1970–1995 | 2 | 8 |
| Louisville | 1996–1998 | 2 | 4 |
| 700D | 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| All Full Size | 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| AT9513 | 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| AT9522 | 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| B8000 | 1983–1986 | 1 | 1 |
| E300 | 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| F-650 Roush Propane | 2015–2017 | 1 | 1 |
| F460 | 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| F500 | 1967–1986 | 1 | 9 |
| F880 | 1976–1986 | 1 | 3 |
| Galaxie | 1972–1974 | 1 | 5 |
| L8501 | 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| Ln Series | 1971–1985 | 1 | 3 |
| LNT9000 | 1970–1990 | 1 | 7 |
| LT8000 | 1970–1995 | 1 | 8 |
| LT9000 | 1970–1990 | 1 | 8 |
| LTD Ii | 1977–1979 | 1 | 9 |
| LTL9000 | 1981–1995 | 1 | 4 |
| Ranch Wagon | 1973–1974 | 1 | 4 |
| Super Duty F | 2000–2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 600D | 1984 | 0 | 1 |
| 8000 | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 800D | 1984 | 0 | 1 |
| A9513 | 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| American Road | 1973 | 0 | 1 |
| B500 | 1967–1986 | 0 | 7 |
| B6000 | 1971 | 0 | 1 |
| B700 School Bus | 1988–1992 | 0 | 0 |
| B7000 | 1971–1986 | 0 | 8 |
| B700D | 1983–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| B750 | 1967–1986 | 0 | 12 |
| B900 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| C Series (medium) | 1974–1981 | 0 | 1 |
| C-Max Hybrid | 2013–2016 | 0 | 0 |
| C500 | 1971 | 0 | 1 |
| C600 | 1971–1990 | 0 | 6 |
| C6000 | 1971–1985 | 0 | 2 |
| C700 | 1971–1990 | 0 | 6 |
| C7000 | 1971–1985 | 0 | 6 |
| C750 | 1971 | 0 | 1 |
| C800 | 1971–1985 | 0 | 7 |
| C8000 | 1975–1985 | 0 | 4 |
| C900 | 1971–1976 | 0 | 3 |
| C9000 | 1984–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| CF6000 | 1986–1988 | 0 | 3 |
| CF7000 | 1986–1995 | 0 | 5 |
| CF8000 | 1986–1995 | 0 | 4 |
| CFT8000 | 1992–1993 | 0 | 1 |
| Chassis | 1990–1991 | 0 | 1 |
| CL9000 | 1984–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| CLT9000 | 1984–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| Cortina | 1970–1972 | 0 | 3 |
| Country Esquire | 1972 | 0 | 1 |
| Country Sedan | 1972–1974 | 0 | 7 |
| CT700 | 1974–1976 | 0 | 2 |
| CT7000 | 1975–1976 | 0 | 1 |
| CT800 | 1973–1976 | 0 | 4 |
| CT8000 | 1973–1980 | 0 | 5 |
| CT900 | 1973–1976 | 0 | 4 |
| CT9000 | 1984–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| Custom | 1972–1979 | 0 | 13 |
| Custom 500 | 1973–1978 | 0 | 8 |
| Custom Ranch | 1972 | 0 | 1 |
| E-350 Allstar | 2005–2007 | 0 | 1 |
| E-350 Bus | 2003–2007 | 0 | 0 |
| E-350 Cutaway | 2004–2007 | 0 | 1 |
| E-350 Starlite | 2005–2007 | 0 | 1 |
| E-350 Van | 2004–2007 | 0 | 1 |
| E-450 Allstar | 2005–2007 | 0 | 1 |
| E-450 Cutaway | 2004–2007 | 0 | 1 |
| E-450 Roush Propane | 2015–2017 | 0 | 1 |
| E-Super Duty | 1997–1999 | 0 | 0 |
| E-Transit | 2022–2026 | 0 | 3 |
| E-Transit Chassis | 2024–2025 | 0 | 1 |
| E200 | 1970–1971 | 0 | 1 |
| Econoline 350 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Elite | 1975–1976 | 0 | 2 |
| Escort GT | 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| Explorer Intercepter PHEV | 2020–2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Explorer PHEV | 2020–2022 | 0 | 1 |
| EZ250 | 1981 | 0 | 1 |
| F Series Chassis | 1989–1990 | 0 | 1 |
| F-150 Lightning | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| F-350 Cutaway | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| F-450 Cutaway | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| F-550 Cutaway | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| F-550 Super Duty | 2009–2014 | 0 | 3 |
| F-650 Incomplete Chassis | 2024 | 0 | 2 |
| F-750 Roush Propane | 2015–2017 | 0 | 1 |
| F200 | 1973 | 0 | 1 |
| F300 | 1973 | 0 | 1 |
| F450 Classic Traveler | 1998–2006 | 0 | 1 |
| F550 Classic Traveler | 1998–2006 | 0 | 1 |
| F59 Roush Propane | 2015–2017 | 0 | 1 |
| F6000 | 1969–1971 | 0 | 3 |
| F7000 | 1970–1986 | 0 | 3 |
| F8000 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 2 |
| F900 | 1983–1995 | 0 | 1 |
| Freestar Conversion | 2004–2006 | 0 | 1 |
| FT600 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 2 |
| FT700 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 2 |
| FT800 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 2 |
| FT8000 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 1 |
| FT900 | 1983–1995 | 0 | 3 |
| Full Size Van | 1989 | 0 | 1 |
| G100 | 1971–1972 | 0 | 2 |
| Galaxie 500 | 1973–1974 | 0 | 3 |
| Grand Torino | 1975–1976 | 0 | 1 |
| L600 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| L700 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| L7000 | 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| L800 | 1970–1994 | 0 | 8 |
| L8000 | 1970–1995 | 0 | 9 |
| L8500 | 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| L900 | 1970–1994 | 0 | 7 |
| LA9000 | 1989–1995 | 0 | 2 |
| LH9000 | 1984–1986 | 0 | 1 |
| Limo Coach | 2001–2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Ll Series | 1981–1984 | 0 | 1 |
| LL9000 | 1984–1995 | 0 | 3 |
| LN500 | 1971 | 0 | 1 |
| LN600 | 1971–1976 | 0 | 3 |
| LN6000 | 1970–1971 | 0 | 2 |
| LN700 | 1971–1976 | 0 | 2 |
| LN7000 | 1970–1995 | 0 | 7 |
| LN750 | 1971–1976 | 0 | 2 |
| LN800 | 1970–1976 | 0 | 3 |
| LN900 | 1970–1976 | 0 | 3 |
| LN9000 | 1970–1990 | 0 | 3 |
| Lnt | 1970–1971 | 0 | 1 |
| LNT800 | 1970–1980 | 0 | 6 |
| LNT880 | 1970–1980 | 0 | 4 |
| LNT900 | 1970–1980 | 0 | 6 |
| LS8000 | 1983–1995 | 0 | 3 |
| LS9000 | 1983–1990 | 0 | 2 |
| Lt | 1970–1971 | 0 | 1 |
| LT800 | 1970–1986 | 0 | 6 |
| LT880 | 1970–1986 | 0 | 3 |
| LT900 | 1970–1986 | 0 | 6 |
| LTA9000 | 1989–1995 | 0 | 2 |
| LTD Brougham | 1973 | 0 | 1 |
| LTD L | 1983 | 0 | 1 |
| LTD Landau | 1979 | 0 | 1 |
| LTL8000 | 1983–1986 | 0 | 0 |
| LTS800 | 1973–1986 | 0 | 3 |
| LTS8000 | 1970–1995 | 0 | 6 |
| LTS900 | 1970–1986 | 0 | 4 |
| LTS9000 | 1970–1990 | 0 | 5 |
| M450 | 1973–1974 | 0 | 4 |
| M500 | 1973–1974 | 0 | 4 |
| Manning Equipment F-350 | 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| Montego | 1968–1972 | 0 | 3 |
| MPV | 2001–2006 | 0 | 1 |
| MPV Bus | 2001–2005 | 0 | 1 |
| Mustang Cobra R | 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| Mustang Gtd | 2025–2026 | 0 | 1 |
| N600 | 1967 | 0 | 1 |
| N700 | 1967 | 0 | 1 |
| N750 | 1967 | 0 | 1 |
| Odyssey | 2002–2026 | 0 | 6 |
| Odyssey Lt | 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| Odyssey MPV | 2009–2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Odyssey Xl | 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| P100 | 1967 | 0 | 1 |
| P500 | 1965–1979 | 0 | 2 |
| P600 | 1965–1979 | 0 | 3 |
| P800 | 1992–1995 | 0 | 1 |
| Police | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| Police Vehicle | 1979 | 0 | 1 |
| Redundant F-350 | 2015–2020 | 0 | 8 |
| Tempo, Topaz | 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| Terra Transit | 2000–2006 | 0 | 1 |
| Torino | 1972–1976 | 0 | 17 |
| Transit BEV | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Usps Stripped Chassis | 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| Van Terra | 2007–2010 | 0 | 2 |
| W Series | 1969–1979 | 0 | 2 |
| W9000 | 1972–1986 | 0 | 2 |
| Wt Series | 1969 | 0 | 1 |
| WT9000 | 1970–1986 | 0 | 6 |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Complaint totals count a report once for each model year it names; recall totals count a campaign once per model.
The 8 newest campaigns covering a Ford vehicle in our database
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govBACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENTFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10.1-inch center stack screen. The screen may lose power and fail to display the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
AIR BAGS:FRONTALFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWAREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mache E vehicles that received a new Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) during a prior repair. The battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high voltage battery fire after repeated DC Fast Charging cycles.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTINGFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
SUSPENSION:REARFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles.The stabilizer rod fasteners may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which can allow the rod to shift out of position.
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles. The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNITFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles. Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation.
One published model year for each of 48 Ford models, ordered by owner-reported complaint volume
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Each page links the years either side of it, so every model year we publish for a model is reachable from its entry here.
Every year with at least one publishable Ford model year
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